Power inverter ?

[Tasty]

Hope I am in the right place for this question, its my first time posting.

I have been thinking about a mobile knife sharpening business and need information concerning the proper size inverter and battery to run the three grinders that I may use.

Here are the grinders I have in mind.

Delta 1x42 belt grinder, 120 v, 6 amp, 60hz, 1/3 hp.

6 in bench grinder with 8 inch paper wheels, 120 v, 4 amp, 60hz, 1/2 hp.

Wet wheel grinder, 120 v, 1.1 amp, 60hz 1/4 hp.

I know I will need a good deep cycle marine battery but not sure what to look at for this application, same goes for the power inverter. If some of you do this could you please give me some ideas you may have on this subject or direct me to a place I can get help.

With the increase of gas price, this plan may wash out soon.

Thanks for any info.
Dave

 

[Cougar Allen]

Welcome to Bladeforums!

Let’s see if we can find the right forum …

 

[Bob W]

With the high price of inverters and batteries, I wonder if a generator wouldn't be a more cost-effective power solution? Just wondering out loud. You've probably already though of that...

 

[ericb445]

I have to agree.
A generator is your best bet. There a company in my town that does what you are wanting to do, they have generators on their vans.
Here is a link for a good Generator company, lots of good reading.
http://www.cumminsonan.com/rv/products/gasoline